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Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly [68r] (1/6)
The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 7 Aug 1870. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Letter regarding the continued unsettled state of Muscat affairs, its effect on Trade and relations on the Mekran Coast; and affairs in Gwadur [Gwadar] including the possibility of a Coup d'Etat to overthrow the current Wali, and concerns for Major Edward Charles Ross's position there should that happen.
The letter goes on to discuss the war in Europe (Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871) including General Bismark's strategy against Napoleon III; the likelihood of other nations being dragged into it; and the question of who Britain might side with if they were to be involved.
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- Mss Eur F126/3, ff 68-70
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- Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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- 68r:70v
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